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That was a nice article..I quite liked it. Of course we Americans like to see a streak of independent spirit <G>
LaRae
LaRae
A very nice article-
Prince William Does It His Way-
http://www.newsweek.com/prince-william-does-it-his-way-232412
It is a good article. Although I think Prince Charles giving up skiing is more to do with Camilla being a non skier than the carbon footprint of flying. William is the first heir to be brought up integrated with regular society. The queen was educated at the palace. Charles was sent to boarding school but was still differed to as "sir". But William since he was 3 was just William. Thru his early schooldays to SA and in the military, he has been treated as one of the guys not a prince.
The only royal with a mandatory state public role is the monarch. It was only during the reign of George V that the royal family started doing the visits and charity work that they do today. William has already served his country with his military service. Once the queen dies, William and Kate will spend the rest of their lives doing royal duties.
I think you might wait a while. William the heir to the heir - they are still of limited seniority and frankly these things you want aren't simply lying around waiting to be picked up. there are less regiments now than at any time in the past and they dont choose patronages and "presidencies" - they get asked.We shall see what William & Catherine will do after the official tour...
I'm just stating that there should be some honorary military colonelships for Catherine to take on. She do a great job in forming a relationship with the Irish Guards but I think it's time for her to have an honorary role of her own. Also, there should be some more charitable patronages announced for her too.
Although its a grand idea to have members of the royal family have their honorary military regiments, in the future I think when it comes to things related to the Armed Forces, much like his grandfather who has definitely been known as an "old salt" or "old sea dog", I think it will be Harry that will be the front runner. I'm sure though that after William becomes the heir to the throne, honorary stuff will become more common place for both Wills and Kate.
Well, William already have several honorary military appointments. I'm just waiting to hear of Catherine's appointments. I'm hoping that she will take on The Princess of Wales Royal Regiment. They haven't had a British royal Colonel-in-Chief for 18 years.
I forgot about that one. This will definitely be a good one for Kate once William becomes heir to the throne and Charles invests William as Prince of Wales. I don't see it happening though until then as right now Camilla is The Princess of Wales although she never uses that title.
Then again we have to remember that the regiment was actually named in honour of Diana. I think it would be very appropriate for Catherine to take on the role and be Allied Colonels-in-Chief of the regiment with Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.